Welcome Back to The Mind Sensei Podcast! Hello everyone, I’m your host, Peter Tas, and thank you for joining me for Part 2 of our incredible conversation with Mr. Wes Idol. Apologies for the first upload there was a mixup with the audio all fixed now If you haven’t already listened to Part 1, I strongly encourage you to pause here and go back to immerse yourself in the full journey. Part 1 takes us through Mr. Idol’s foundational years in Kenpo, his transformative training experiences at The Wes...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 45
Welcome to the Mind Sensei Podcast im your host, Peter Tas and I’m excited to bring you another captivating episode of *The Mind Sensei Podcast*. Today, we are joined by a remarkable martial artist whose journey through American Kenpo Karate is rich with experience, accomplishments, and contributions to the art— Mr. Wes Idol. Mr. Idol began his Kenpo journey in 1986 under the guidance of Albert Cornejo, building the foundation for a lifelong dedication to the art. In 1987, he took a pivotal step...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 18 min
welcome back to The Mind Sensei Podcast !I’m your host, Peter Tas, and I’m here to help you unlock your potential, sharpen your mind, and embrace the warrior spirit within. Whether you're on the mat, in the dojo, or navigating life's challenges, this is the place where martial arts philosophy meets real-life growth. Today, we’re diving into a topic that I know will resonate with many of you, whether you're a white belt just starting your journey or a seasoned black belt. It’s something that snea...
Jan 13, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Welcome back to The Mind Sensei Podcast! In Part 2 of our conversation with the remarkable Jocely M. Gonzalez , we continue to explore her inspiring journey. Jocely has already shared fascinating insights from her background in neurobiology, life coaching, and martial arts, offering us a unique blend of science and personal development. In this episode, we’ll dive even deeper into her work with the martial arts community, her leadership philosophies, and her thoughts on health, wellness, and the...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome to The Mind Sensei Podcast! Today, we’re honored to introduce a truly extraordinary guest, Jocely M. Gonzalez . With a Master’s degree in Neurobiology from Purdue University and over 25 years of experience in business management, leadership, and mentorship, Jocely’s expertise is as diverse as it is impactful. Her groundbreaking research at the University of Miami’s School of Medicine on neurological disorders like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s has shaped her holistic approach to health and...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Welcome back to The Mind Sensei podcast! Today, we continue our special two-part episode with Senior Professor Max Bychkov, a 7th-degree black belt and first-generation student of the legendary Richard "Huk" Planas. If you missed part one, I highly recommend going back to listen, as we explored Max’s incredible journey into Kenpo Karate, his travels, and his insights from decades of training. In this second part, we’ll dive even deeper into Max’s philosophies, teaching methods, and the wisdom he...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Mind Sensei podcast, where we explore the journeys of martial arts legends and dive deep into the philosophies that drive their success. On today's episode of The Mind Sensei podcast, we are excited to welcome Senior Professor Max Bychkov, a 7th-degree black belt in Kenpo Karate and a first-generation student of the legendary Richard "Huk" Planas. Mr Bychkov has spent decades traveling the world to train with some of the finest martial artists, gaining ...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Welcome back to The Mind Sensei Podcast! I’m your host, Peter Tas, and today we’re diving into the final installment of our three-part series with the incredible Mr. Marcus Buonfiglio. Over the past two episodes, Marcus has shared his journey from martial arts competitor to combatives expert, and he’s given us rare insights into his work training elite military and law enforcement personnel. If you missed Parts 1 or 2, I highly recommend going back and listening—there’s so much wisdom in every e...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 42
🎙️ **Podcast Introduction - Part 2** Welcome back to The Mind Sensei Podcast! I’m your host, Peter Tas, and today we’re diving into Part 2 of our special three-part series with Mr. Marcus Buonfiglio. In Part 1, we explored Marcus’s early journey—his upbringing, introduction to martial arts, and his successes as a competitor in American Kenpo. Today, we’re moving deeper into his story, focusing on his evolution from competitor to combatives expert and trainer for elite military and law enforceme...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Welcome to another episode of the Mind Sensei Podcast, where we dive deep into the minds and experiences of some of the most fascinating and accomplished individuals. I’m your host, Peter Tas, and today, I’m thrilled to introduce a very special guest, someone whose life story is as inspiring as it is formidable—Mr. Marcus Buonfiglio. This episode marks the beginning of an in-depth, three-part series dedicated to exploring Marcus’s extraordinary journey and the powerful insights he’s gained along...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Welcome back to *The Mind Sensei* podcast! I’m your host, Peter Tas, and you’re joining us for the final installment of our special three-part series with the incredible Jamie Seabrook. In Parts 1 and 2, we explored Jamie's martial arts journey, diving into his mastery of Kenpo Karate, Modern Arnis, Black Dragon Kung Fu, and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, as well as his dedication to teaching and building a global community of black belt students. Today, in Part 3, we’ll explore a different side of Jamie—the...
Nov 18, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Welcome back to *The Mind Sensei* podcast! I’m your host, Peter Tas, and today we’re diving into Part 2 of our three-part series with the remarkable Jamie Seabrook. In our last episode, we uncovered the early days of Jamie’s martial arts journey, exploring his dedication to Kenpo Karate and the foundation he built for his lifelong commitment to martial arts. In this episode, we’re taking things even further. Jamie will share the insights he’s gained from mastering multiple disciplines, from Amer...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Mind Sensei podcast, where we explore the journeys of martial arts legends and dive deep into the philosophies that drive their success. Our guest today is Jamie Seabrook, an 9th Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo Karate, With a rich martial arts background, Jamie also holds a Black Belt in Modern Arnis under Grandmaster Remy Presas and a Black Sash in Black Dragon Kung Fu under Master Paul Chau. Since 2012, he has been training in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 41
“Welcome back to The Mind Sensei Podcast ! I’m your host, Peter Tas, and we’re excited to dive into Part 2 of our special episode with the legendary 8th Deg Associate Master Merv Ormand. In Part 1, we uncovered the origins of his incredible martial arts journey and his deep-rooted philosophy on training and self-discipline. Today, we continue the conversation, exploring even more of his insights and the wisdom that has made him a respected figure in the martial arts community. Join us as we dive...
Oct 28, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Welcome to The Mind Sensei Podcast , I’m your host, Peter Tas, and today we have an extraordinary guest joining us for a special two-part episode. I am honored to introduce 8th Deg Associate Master Mr. Merv Ormand, a true martial arts pioneer with over 44 years of dedication to Kenpo. All the way from Exeter, UK, Merv is the founder of Infinity Kenpo and was a direct student of the legendary Senior Grandmaster Ed Parker, training with him until his passing. Merv’s incredible journey in martial a...
Oct 21, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Welcome to another exciting episode of *The Mind Sensei Podcast*! I’m your host, Peter Tas, and today we have a very special guest joining us on this episode—someone who has made significant contributions to the world of American Kenpo. It is my pleasure to introduce Senior Professor, Mr. Ingmar Johansson. Born in Chile and raised in Sweden, Mr. Johansson's martial arts journey began in the early 1980s in boxing, where he earned a spot on the Swedish National Youth Boxing Team. However, his driv...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Welcome back to *The Mind Sensei* Podcast! I’m your host, Peter Tas, and today we’re wrapping up this incredible journey with Master Kevin J. Mills in the final part of our special three-part series. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 and Part 2 yet, I highly encourage you to go back and check them out. In Part 1, we explored Kevin’s early years in martial arts and his unforgettable encounters with Senior Grand Master Edmund K. Parker. In Part 2, we dove deep into his advanced training under Dr. ...
Oct 07, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 38
🚀🎙️ **Part 2 is Here!** 🎙️🚀 Welcome back, martial arts enthusiasts! In Part 2 of our special three-part series on *The Mind Sensei* Podcast, we continue our fascinating conversation with Master Kevin J. Mills, 9th Degree Master of the Arts and the Head of the British Kenpo Karate Union. 🌟🥋 In this episode, we dive even deeper into Kevin’s remarkable journey, focusing on his groundbreaking training in SubLevel Four Kenpo under Dr. Ron Chapel. Kevin opens up about how this advanced curriculu...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Welcome to *The Mind Sensei* Podcast! I’m your host, Peter Tas, and today, we embark on a captivating journey with a truly remarkable guest. In this special three-part series, we delve deep into the life, achievements, and invaluable contributions of 9th Degree Master of the Arts, Master Kevin J. Mills. As the Head and Chief Instructor of the British Kenpo Karate Union (BKKU), Kevin Mills has dedicated his life to martial arts since 1981, earning his 1st Degree Black Belt in 1987 under Grand Mas...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Welcome back to *The Mind Sensei* podcast with your host, Peter Tas. Today, we’re diving into Part 2 of our captivating conversation with martial arts legend, Rainer Schulte. If you missed Part 1, I highly recommend going back and listening to it—it’s filled with incredible stories of Rainer’s early life, his introduction to Kenpo under Ed Parker, and his role in bringing Kenpo to Europe. You definitely don’t want to miss that foundation as we continue his journey today. In this episode, we’ll e...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 37
Welcome to another episode of *The Mind Sensei* podcast with your host, Peter Tas. Today, we have the extraordinary privilege of sitting down with a true martial arts pioneer and living legend, Rainer Schulte. A 10th-degree black belt in Kenpo, Rainer's journey from the tumultuous streets of post-war Germany to the sun-soaked shores of Santa Monica, California, is nothing short of remarkable. After earning his pilot's license and setting his sights on a career in aviation, fate intervened when h...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 37
**Welcome back to the Mind Sensei Podcast with your host, Peter Tas!** Welcome back to the Mind Sensei podcast! I’m your host, Peter Tas, and today we’re diving into part two of our special interview with 9th Degree Master of the Arts, Mr. Dave Thompson. If you joined us for part one, you heard about Mr. Thompson’s remarkable journey through the ranks of American Kenpo Karate, from his early beginnings at Mr. Dave Hebler’s studio to earning his black belt under the legendary Paul Dye and Grand M...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Mind Sensei podcast, where we explore the journeys of martial arts legends and dive deep into the philosophies that drive their success. I'm your host, Peter Tas, and today we have an extraordinary guest joining us—9th Degree Master of the Arts, Mr. Dave Thompson. Mr. Thompson's journey in American Kenpo Karate began in 1972 at Mr. Dave Hebler’s Kenpo Karate Studio in Covina, California, under the guidance of his lifelong instructor, Mr. Paul Dye. Over ...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Welcome back to the Mind Sensei Podcast with your host, Peter Tas. We’re thrilled to bring you the final installment of our special three-part series featuring the remarkable 10th Degree Senior Master Mike Pick. If you haven’t listened to parts one and two yet, be sure to check them out for a comprehensive look at Mr. Pick’s early martial arts journey and his experiences during the Vietnam War. In this final episode, we’ll delve into Mr. Pick’s profound contributions to the Kenpo community. We’l...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Join us for the second installment of our special three-part series with 10th Degree Senior Master Mike Pick on the Mind Sensei Podcast! 🎙️✨ In this episode, we delve into Mr. Pick's harrowing experiences during the Vietnam War and how his martial arts training was crucial for his survival. 🥋🇺🇸 If you missed part one, be sure to catch up for the full story! Welcome back to the Mind Sensei Podcast with your host, Peter Tas. Today, we continue our fascinating conversation with 10th Degree Seni...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Welcome to the Mind Sensei Podcast with your host, Peter Tas. Today, we have an extraordinary episode lined up for you, featuring a truly remarkable guest, 10th Degree Senior Master Mike Pick. This is the first of a special three-part series where we delve deep into the life, achievements, and wisdom of a martial arts legend. Mr. Pick's journey began as a young boy in 1957 when he stumbled upon Ed Parker's Kenpo Karate Studio in Pasadena, California. At just ten years old, driven by a need for s...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Welcome back, listeners, to the final installment of our compelling three-part interview on the Mind Sensei Podcast with the illustrious Senior Master Dennis Conatser. If you haven't yet listened to Parts 1 and 2, we highly recommend going back to gain a comprehensive understanding of the remarkable journey and insights shared thus far. In the previous episodes, we explored Senior Master Conatser's early days in martial arts, his extensive training under the legendary Senior Grandmaster Edmund K...
Jul 29, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Welcome, listeners, to another captivating episode of the Mind Sensei Podcast, where we delve into the minds of martial arts masters and explore the wisdom, experiences, and philosophies that shape their extraordinary journeys. Today, we are honored to have a true luminary in the world of American Kenpo, a distinguished martial artist, and the founder of the International Kenpo Karate Organization, Senior Master Dennis Conatser.With a martial arts journey spanning over five decades, Senior Maste...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Welcome, listeners, to another captivating episode of the Mind Sensei Podcast, where we delve into the minds of martial arts masters and explore the wisdom, experiences, and philosophies that shape their extraordinary journeys. Today, we are honored to have a true luminary in the world of American Kenpo, a distinguished martial artist, and the founder of the International Kenpo Karate Organization, Senior Master Dennis Conatser.With a martial arts journey spanning over five decades, Senior Maste...
Jul 15, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Welcome back, listeners, to the final part of our special two-part episode on the Mind Sensei Podcast! I'm your host, Peter Tas, and we’re thrilled to continue our engaging conversation with the legendary Joe Palanzo and his son, Russell Palanzo. In Part 1, we explored Joe's incredible journey from a musical prodigy to a martial arts pioneer and got a glimpse into the foundation of their family's legacy in Kenpo Karate. Today, in this final episode, we dive even deeper into their experiences, in...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 33
